Dispensation process for nomination of new members to branch committee

In the Standing Orders,replace:

2.4.5. Nominees for Co-Convenor, Treasurer, Welfare and Conduct Officer and
other office bearers or official posts which involve unsupervised access to
membership or other confidential data, must normally have been members of the
Party continuously for one year immediately prior to the date of the AGM at
which they wish to be elected. If a member who has not been a member for a year
wishes to stand for these positions and is elected, special dispensation can be
sought from the Scottish Green Party Operations Committee, via the Branch
Committee Co-Convenors.

With:

2.4.5. Nominees for Co-Convenor, Treasurer, Welfare and Conduct Officer and
other office bearers or official posts which involve unsupervised access to
membership or other confidential data, must normally have been members of the
Party continuously for one year immediately prior to the date of the AGM at
which they wish to be elected. If a member who has not been a member for a year
wishes to stand for these positions and is elected, special dispensation can be
sought from the Scottish Green Party Executive, via the Branch Co-Convenors.